Ridgeway, Wayland's Smithy from Whitehorse Hill
Hiking Route
· United Kingdom
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/ photoPhoto: Max Burnham, Community -
/ Wayland's SmithyPhoto: John Cuthbertson, Disabled Ramblers
Wayland's Smithy is a 'must-see' part of history.
easy
Distance 4.3 km
2:10 h
15 m
15 m
217 m
209 m
Directions: From Swindon take A420 towards Oxford. At Shrivenham turn right (south) to Ashbury. In Ashbury turn left on B4507. In 2.3 miles turn right brown sign “Uffington White Horse and Waylands Smithy”. Climb hill to large car park. Sat Nav: Use SN7 7QJ for car park.
From the car park turn left on the road . When the road turns left continue straight on. At the cross roads turn right and you are on the Ridgeway. Continue to Wayland’s Smithy.
The National Trust's ranger tells the Disabled Ramblers about Wayland's Smithy: https://youtu.be/QUZcdE8QJcE
National Trust info: https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/white-horse-hill
English Heritage info: http://www.english-heritage.org.uk/visit/places/waylands-smithy/
Difficulty
easy
Technique
Stamina
Highest point
217 m
Lowest point
209 m
Start
Coordinates:
OS Grid
SU 29321 86497
DD
51.576582, -1.578271
DMS
51°34'35.7"N 1°34'41.8"W
UTM
30U 598518 5714903
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Coordinates
OS Grid
SU 29321 86497
DD
51.576582, -1.578271
DMS
51°34'35.7"N 1°34'41.8"W
UTM
30U 598518 5714903
w3w
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Arrival by train, car, foot or bike
Difficulty
easy
Distance
4.3 km
Duration
2:10 h
Ascent
15 m
Descent
15 m
Highest point
217 m
Lowest point
209 m
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Ascent
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Descent
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Highest point
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Lowest point
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